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Students wrote messages in chalk on Hearn Plaza supporting abortion rights.
Students react to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade
May 10, 2022
The speak out focused on the often invisible labor done by Black students, faculty and staff on Wake Forests campus.
At speak out, students call attention to invisible labor
April 30, 2022
Robin Paul, daughter of Nathaniel Jones, and District Attorney Jim O’Neill speak to reporters after a three-judge panel denies the innocence claims of four of the “Winston-Salem Five”
Citing lack of evidence, judges decline to overturn ‘Winston-Salem Five’ convictions
April 29, 2022
Brad Bannon and Christine Mumma, defense attorneys for Christopher Bryant and Rayshawn Banner, respectively, give an interview after the first day of the hearings. Mark Rabil and Julie Boyer (not pictured) represent Jermal Tolliver and Nathaniel Cauthen, respectively.
‘Winston-Salem Five’ seek exoneration
April 24, 2022
Great Decisions is a forum in which speakers discuss policy.
Journalism professor gives climate talk
April 24, 2022
2022 Graduation Tabloid
2022 Graduation Tabloid
April 28, 2022
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
April 28, 2022
The organization connects members to jobs and fosters professional connections.
Building community by Bridging the Gap
April 21, 2022
From right to left, Jon Krouse, Chris Tsetsekos and David Graham have dedicated the past several years to designing and testing Fuzemee before launching it to the public.
FuzeMee comes to Wake Forest University
April 21, 2022
Six Hundred Degrees boasts a live fire kitchen and a variety of unique dishes.
Six Hundred Degrees provides upscale dining in Winston-Salem
April 21, 2022
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
April 28, 2022
The ACC is currently headquartered in Greensboro.
ACC headquarters should remain in North Carolina
April 20, 2022
Almost half of American adults say they have faced harassment online in 2021.
Harassment has no place in the public forum
April 14, 2022
Autism Acceptance Month is an important moment to reflect on allyship.
The Old Gold & Black celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
April 5, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Editorial: Student participation in climate survey is imperative
March 17, 2022
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
February 24, 2022
TimelyCare, even in emergency situations, requires users to fill out a medical history questionnaire.
TimelyCare is inaccessible
February 17, 2022
Biden is now tasked with nominating a justice that will impact the court for years to come.
Oval Offense: Biden/Harris should not seek reelection
February 3, 2022
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Oval Offense: If Biden fails to make his mark, will anyone succeed?
January 20, 2022
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
March 18, 2021
The Texas A&M Aggies dominated Wake Forest.
MBB falls in NIT Elite Eight
March 27, 2022
Alondes Williams dunk capped off a solid performance by the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest defeats VCU, advances to NIT Elite Eight
March 21, 2022
Wake Forest will face VCU in the second round.
MBB defeats Towson in first round of the NIT, will face VCU
March 18, 2022
The Demon Deacons loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament still looms large.
MBB misses out on March Madness
March 16, 2022
Alondes Williams takes the ball down court.
Forbes, Williams win top ACC honors
March 7, 2022
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.
Football hires two new assistants
February 10, 2022
Brad Lambert is returning to Winston-Salem to run the Demon Deacon defense.
Wake Forest hires Brad Lambert as new defensive coordinator
January 6, 2022
The Demon Deacons celebrate their second 11-3 season in program history after defeating Rutgers in the Gator Bowl.
Wake Forest defeats Rutgers in Gator Bowl
January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
December 13, 2021
Redshirt junior Michael Turconi celebrates with his teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run in Saturday’s extra-inning victory.
Wake Forest drops series against Clemson
April 19, 2022
The team celebrates a Friday night win over Duke.
Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke
April 12, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.
Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College
April 5, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.
Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia
March 29, 2022
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
March 23, 2022
Nico Benalcazar runs to the soccer ball.
MLS teams select three Demon Deacons
January 16, 2022
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
December 2, 2021
Through 22 games this season, the Demon Deacons scored 43 goals, the most goals a Wake Forest team has scored since 2011 (52).
Women’s soccer falls to Michigan 2-0
December 2, 2021
Redshirt senior Hulda Arnarsdottir (No. 88) was one of the goal-scorers on Sunday. Sofia Rossi and Shayla Smart also scored one goal each.
Women’s soccer opens tournament with 3-0 win
November 18, 2021
After missing the 2018 World Cup, the USA looks ahead to 2022.
USA defeats Mexico in qualifying match
November 18, 2021
Mens tennis will face No. 65 Clemson Friday at home.
Men’s tennis goes 2-0, women’s 0-2 over weekend
April 5, 2022
The mens tennis team celebrates a victory.
Men’s tennis continues to dominate
March 17, 2022
Wake Forest made it to the second round of the tournament.
Tennis competes at ITA Championships
February 24, 2022
Mens tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
Men’s tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
February 3, 2022
Ilya Ivashka overcame some of the top competitors in the world at the Winston-Salem Open en route to his first career ATP Title.
Ivashka clinches first ATP title in W-S Open
September 2, 2021
The Wake Forest womens golf team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.
Women’s golf claims ACC crown
April 19, 2022
After finishing in second place behind champion Hideki Matsuyama in 2021, Will Zalatoris finished in sixth place of the 2022 Masters.
Demon Deacons compete at the Masters
April 12, 2022
Michael Brennan shot five-under to capture the Genesis Collegiate crown.
Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate
February 24, 2022
Mens golf got off to a poor start on day one, but the team bounced back.
Men’s golf places fifth in invitational
February 3, 2022
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
September 30, 2021
This past fall, Georgia Ruffolo competed in the Bryan National Collegiate and was the sec- ond-highest finisher on the B Team. She recorded an eight-over score of 224 to finish T26.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Georgia Ruffalo
April 21, 2022
Wake Forest track & field and cross country athlete Kenton Bachmann was named to the Indoor 2021 All-ACC First Team and the Indoor 2021 ACC Academic Team.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Kenton Bachmann
April 13, 2022
Midfielder Jacob Schulte in action in the game against Coastal Carolina on April 3. Wake Forest currently holds a 6-1 record, and Schulte has scored 6 goals total this season.
Deacon Sportlight: Jacob Schulte
April 6, 2022
Baadi and the rest of the tennis team are set to play Virginia Tech away on Friday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Taha Baadi
March 24, 2022
Stirsman looks forward to the first home tournament of the spring on Monday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Clay Stirsman
March 2, 2022
You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
“Black Mirror”, “The Twilight Zone” present valuable social commentary
April 28, 2022
The Easter Bunny was popularized in America in the 1700s, with the Easter basket representing a nest for the bunny to leave some eggs inside.
Sharing unique holiday traditions
April 21, 2022
Gullibology is a technique that is taking the music world by storm.
Gullibology introduces controversy in music
April 21, 2022
Colaturas first LP will release on April 22.
Colatura to release “And Then I’ll be Happy”
April 21, 2022
Jack Harlow performs during the Osheaga music festival in 2018.
Why you should love Jack Harlow?
April 21, 2022
The 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, resulted in the death of 15 people, an additional 150 people injured, and nearly 150 buildings being destroyed or damaged.
Examining EPA policies related to Weaver
March 23, 2022
Despite government warnings about health, safety and environmental hazards, the synthetic fertilizer ammonium nitrate is still widely used in the U.S.
Evaluating Wake Forest’s use of Weaver fertilizer
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voiced their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire.
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
February 24, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire
February 7, 2022
Smoke covers the Road Houses on Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm swept through the area.
Webinar addresses lingering fire concerns
February 4, 2022
A recent email from the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity made its way throughout campus as the message contained disturbing and sexual language, leading to pushback.
Vulgar fraternity email sparks mass outrage
October 28, 2021
According to an Association of American Universities survey, only 15% of survivors report sexual violence that happens in college to campus or local authorities. Where one reports can have significant impact on the nature of the process, however.
Comparing Title IX and the courts
September 23, 2021
More than two weeks following the protest on Aug. 28, campus leaders are working to effect change in the way the university handles its culture of interpersonal violence.
Behind the university’s response to 8/28
September 16, 2021
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Aftermath of protest reveals racial concerns
September 2, 2021
Protesters walk to the quad to continue the protest.
Difficult Realities: Wake Forest grapples with sexual, racial violence
September 2, 2021
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.
Residence Life updates Winter Break policies
November 18, 2021
In early October, Residence Life and Housing told international students it would not br providing housing on campus to those staying over winter break, prompting outrage.
Nowhere to go for Int’l students over break
October 28, 2021
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
October 28, 2021
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
October 28, 2021
Ally Swartzberg speaks in Wait Chapel.
A Letter from Former Student Body President Ally Swartzberg
April 28, 2022
Students exhibit Pro Humanitate ethos
October 29, 2020
N.C. voters can shape the election
October 29, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
April 24, 2020
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
September 13, 2020
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
September 3, 2020
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Deacon Profile: Olivia Thonson

Sailor Hart • January 16, 2020

Sophomore Olivia Thonson is a dedicated spokesperson for women’s rights. Thonson is a Women and Gender Studies and Politics and International Relations double major whose passions include improving...

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